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Dear Mr Kelly

I refer to your email dated 2 March 2016 10:18 PM in which you request
(your ‘FOI Request’) access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the
‘FOI Act’) access to information about EasyCount Senate – Defects/Bugs.

I have taken your FOI Request to specifically seek access to:

IVV bugs as at 07082012.xlsx.

We received your request on 2 March 2016 and the 30 day statutory period
for processing your request commenced from the day after that date. You
should therefore expect a decision from us by 2 April 2016. The period of
30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties, impose a
charge or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

You will be notified of any charges in relation to your request as soon as
possible, before we process any requested documents or impose a final
charge.

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Regards

Owen Jones

Owen Jones | Senior Lawyer

Legal Services Section | Legal and Procurement Branch

Australian Electoral Commission

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